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Posted by joe f on May 30, 2019, at 8:55:01
for some reason my pa wants me off luvox 250 and on to viibryd.....would that be an easy switch .....do well on luvox she just calls it old school and more trouble than its worth...
Posted by linkadge on May 30, 2019, at 14:13:56
In reply to PA wants me off luvox, posted by joe f on May 30, 2019, at 8:55:01
If you really don't want to switch, I would voice this concern.
There is no such thing as 'old school'.
Imipramine is probably the most effective antidepressant (alongside amitriptyline and the MAOIs) yet, they are as old as they come.
The only concern really, is the metabolic interactions. However, these just mean that you may need less of other medications.
Linkadge
Posted by TH on May 30, 2019, at 16:28:49
In reply to PA wants me off luvox, posted by joe f on May 30, 2019, at 8:55:01
If it's not broken, don't fix it!
Posted by SLS on May 31, 2019, at 15:01:42
In reply to PA wants me off luvox, posted by joe f on May 30, 2019, at 8:55:01
> for some reason my pa wants me off luvox 250 and on to viibryd.....would that be an easy switch .....do well on luvox she just calls it old school and more trouble than its worth...
Did you ask what kind of trouble?
- Scott
Posted by joe f on May 31, 2019, at 19:43:42
In reply to Re: PA wants me off luvox, posted by SLS on May 31, 2019, at 15:01:42
yes interfers too much with other psych and medical meds .......could it just be a lazy PA?
Posted by Lamdage22 on June 1, 2019, at 4:39:10
In reply to Re: PA wants me off luvox, posted by TH on May 30, 2019, at 16:28:49
> If it's not broken, don't fix it!
+1
Posted by linkadge on June 1, 2019, at 16:03:00
In reply to Re: PA wants me off luvox, posted by joe f on May 31, 2019, at 19:43:42
It depends on how many other meds you are taking.
Also, just because it raises levels of other drugs, that doesn't mean its a bad thing. Many psych meds are not taking on a exact dosing basis. It just may mean you get by with less medication (cheaper).
Linkadge
Posted by joe f on June 2, 2019, at 8:45:22
In reply to Re: PA wants me off luvox, posted by linkadge on June 1, 2019, at 16:03:00
SO I SHOULD SWITCH PA'S?
Posted by ed_uk2010 on June 3, 2019, at 9:43:57
In reply to Re: PA wants me off luvox, posted by joe f on June 2, 2019, at 8:45:22
>SO I SHOULD SWITCH PA'S?
Depends whether you want to stay on Luvox. What did you decide to do?
Changing a psych meds because it is 'trouble' is not a sensible reason if it is working well. If it is not working well, then fair enough.
Posted by joe f on June 3, 2019, at 12:50:55
In reply to Re: PA wants me off luvox » joe f, posted by ed_uk2010 on June 3, 2019, at 9:43:57
decided to stay on it
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